Private
escorted tour for families : Paris + NORMANDY (4 persons *)Day 1 : Arrival in Paris
- Private airport transfer
upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel
after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your
disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your
apartment and will help you.
- 2 bedrooms apartment
LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent , These
beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room
, full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook
anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave.
The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent
is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where
you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of
stores.
- Afternoon is on your own to
relax
Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)
OUR MOST POPULAR CITY
TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!
Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with
transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of
the city
Stop at Notre
dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the
cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !
Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a
stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?
Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !
Louvre
and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our
team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona
Lisa
Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day +
transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor
buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the
afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are
also included
Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)
Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE
TOUR OF PARIS (3h)
At French adventures, we
understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for
families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family
tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our
public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your
itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and
make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families
who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories
and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for
kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our
tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint
one-way streets and bike paths along the river.
Lunch
break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris
children
fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and
mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why
not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private
walking tour in le Marais during
that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H
Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day
DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR
PARENTS & CHILDREN:
9am. Our licensed,
English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you
to Versailles.
10am.
we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with
your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the
versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then
arrange a game as well.
11:15am.
If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the
castle.
Around NOON, we will then
stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for
lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.
2PM.
A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE
RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half
hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including
the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.
visit
of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the
XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!
if
time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view
on week ends only from April to September.
Your private tour
includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air
conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of
Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride
carriage in Versailles for half hour.
Not included to be paid locally : the
horse show and your lunch
Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise
Visit the museum Orsay
or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either «
Investigation at the Rodin museum « or « Impressionism drawing at
Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour
the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering
the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils
and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T
included
- Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service
Premier, front of the boat
- Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of
Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!
Your private tour
includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris ,
transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the
tours.
Day 6 : Paris to Normandy, stay in a fairy tale castle !
Check
out the apartment in Paris and our first stop will be at Giverny, the house of
Claude Monet , private tour of the house and gardens, where Monet painted the
famous waterlilies.
For
lunch, we will reach the Normandy coast , and the beautiful normand villages of
Deauville, Honfleur. Time on your own for lunch.
Time
for the kids to go for a swim as well if they wish , in the summer .
Afternoon
visit of a farm, and products of Normandy, calvados, apple cider and Cheeses.
Arriving in Bayeux, near the landing
beaches , we will visit the city and the museum of medieval tapestries.
Transfer
to your beautiful castle, for 3 nights, apartment with 2 bedrooms, dinners will
be included Surrounded
by a one hundred acre estate with rivers, meadows and woodland, the castle stands
on the elevated site of an ancient, Viking fortress and, in the winter time,
forms a true island in the flood plain of the marais. The estate forms part of
a protected national park .
The Château offers six luxurious
guest rooms, including a pair of two-bedroom suites. All the rooms are very
large and elegantly appointed and all have en-suite bathrooms featuring
massive, “claw-foot” bathtubs and walk-in showers.
“Table d'Hôte” at the 16th
century House Farm- The dining room, lit by candles and firelight is
wonderfully romantic and our chef goes to great lengths to ensure that the
quality of the cuisine matches the atmosphere. A selection of fine wines is
available, naturally, plus excellent, locally produced Cidre Bouche. Needless
to say, local cheeses including Camembert and Pont l'Eveque are always
available in perfect condition.
Day 7 : Normandy Landing Beaches
Breakfast and departure for a private day to
the landing beaches of Normandy. We will visit sainte mére l’eglise, Utah,
Omaha beach, US cemetary. Arromanches. Lunch on your own
Private Jeep tour or Buggy tour on the beach
for one hour included
Back to your castle, and dinner
Day 8 : Normandy / Mont Saint Michel
Afterbreakfast, your guide will take you to the Mont saint
michel for a private guided tour of the small abbaye, famous for pilgrimage.
ULM Private tour for 20 minutes over the Mont
saint michel
Back to the castle &
dinner
Day 9 : Normandy / Paris
Departure from Normandy, check out this castle
after breakfast
On our way back to Paris, we will stop in Caen
to visit the museum & then we will transfer you to Paris (2h30 drive)
Drop off hotel in Paris after 2PM , afternoon
in Paris on your own, this is your last day !
Hotel 4 star, 2 communicating rooms for one
night , Breakfast included the next morning ;
Day 10 : Paris Departure
Private airport transfer
Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children
under 18) :
Hotels **** 18 930 EUROS (all
taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)
Hotels*** 18 020 EUROS
Extension of this tour under request from
NORMANDY to LOIRE is possible
Private escorted tour for families : Paris + LOIRE (4 persons *)
Day 1 : Arrival in Paris
- Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.
- 2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent, These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.
- Afternoon is on your own to relax
Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)
OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!
Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city
Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !
Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?
Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !
Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa
Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included
Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)
Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)
At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.
Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris
children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H
Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day
DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:
9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.
10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.
11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.
Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.
2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.
visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!
if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.
Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.
Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch
Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise
Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either « Investigation at the Rodin museum « or « Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included
- Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat
- Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!
Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.
Day 6 : Paris to Loire !
Check out your HOTEL in Paris , and a driver,
English speaking will transfer you directly to the train station TGV high speed
to the LOIRE.
The high speed train is going to be fun for the
children ! 300KM per hour ! so fast !
Reaching TOURS in one hour from Paris , we will
have our driver guide, English speaking who will remain with your for 4 days ,
to pick you up at the train station directly.
Our first visit will be
the majestuous castle of Chambord. We will also visit the famous clos lucé (
the last home of Leonardo da Vinci ) so much fun for the children to view the
inventions of Da Vinci , and Amboise, tour of the oldest chocolate store in the
region !
Drop off your castle hotel**** , 2 communicating rooms available at this
Chateau near Tours & Amboise 3 nights half board
In the
heart of the Loire valley Chateaux country, 10 minutes south of the city of
Tours, The Chateau Hotel Domaine de la Tortiniere is an exceptional spot for
tourism, leisure or business.
Half-way between the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau and the
Chateau of Chenonceau, Domaine de la Tortinière is the perfect place to radiate
the French kings country : the Loire Valley.
History, vineyards, "Art de vivre à la Française" delightful and
harmonious landscape that is what you will find here.
Children are always welcome
The Hotel is composed of
11 rooms in the Château and all the others in charming older houses spread in a
15
Dinner at the chateau ( no drinks included)
Balloon flight will be scheduled at sundown or
sunrise over the castles of the LOIRE (3h service/ one hour flight) –this
service could be replaced by a helicopter flight in case of bad meteo. Flight
is for one hour & after a champagne toast.
Day 7 : The Loire Valley (Canoe & Bike tours full days)
We will provide you with quality bicycle, detailed maps, complete flat tire set and helmets and mineral water for the whole tour, entrance tickets to tour the Loire Valley châteaux of Chenonceau
Canoeing Montrichard-Chenonceau-Civray, 12 kms.
Biking Civray- Chateau , 12 kms.
Bike ride to Montrichard.(from
your hotel)
In Montrichard, board a canoe
and let the current gently take you all the way down the Cher from Montrichard
to Civray (app. 3 hours), with the best view ever on the most famous chateau in
the Loire Valley; Chenonceau.
We highly recommend you to bring your picnic and have lunch on the left bank of
the Cher, looking at the Chateau.
Keep on canoeing, pass under the bridge of the
chateau.
After less than 1 hour, in Civray, grab your
bike and pedal back to your hotel, stopping for a tour of Chenonceau. Tour of the Chateau of
Chenonceau.
The unique architecture of the Chateau makes it one of the most exquisite
Chateaus of the Loire Valley. Chenonceau is related to important French
Renaissance ladies and was offered by King Henry 2nd to his mistress Diane de
Poitiers. See the black room of Louise de Lorraine, the gallery and the spectacular
kitchens.
Back to your hotel & dinner included
Day 8 : The LOIRE southern
After breakfast, your private driver guide will
take you to southern loire, visit of the
Azay le rideau castle, the gardens of Villandry .
The city of Saumur, angers, brissac, horse ride
carriage tour in the forest of Brissac .
** please note that horse ride private tours
are available with supplement
Back to your hotel & dinner included
Day 9 : Back to Paris
Morning on your own
Taxi transfer to TGV train station , time of
your choice, and upon arrival in Paris , a driver will take you to your hotel
in Paris, 4 star, 2 rooms communicating with breakfasts included
Rest of the day on your own in Paris, your last
day !
Day 10 : Paris Departure
Private airport transfer
Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :
Hotels **** 19 550 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)
Hotels*** 18 645 EUROS
Extension of this tour under request from LOIRE to NORMANDY is possible
Private escorted tour for families : One Week in Paris (4 persons *)
Day 1 : Arrival in Paris
- Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.
- 2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent ,These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.
- Afternoon is on your own to relax
Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)
OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!
Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city
Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !
Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?
Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !
Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa
Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included
Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)
Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)
At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.
Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris
children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H
Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day
DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:
9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.
10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.
11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.
Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.
2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.
visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!
if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.
Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.
Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch
Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise
Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either « Investigation at the Rodin museum « or « Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included
- Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat
- Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!
Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.
Day 6 : Paris "à la carte" ! This day is for you to choose !!
One activity to choose from for your family
- helicopter tour of Paris
with a stop at the museum of air & space ( recommended for boys)
- private perfume class with
transfers and visit of the dolls museums or any museum of your choice,
transport included ( girls recommended)or a shopping tour
- chocolate tour tasting in
Paris , and the great food markets of Paris !
- visit Chartres, lunch at the
castle of Esclimont and horse riding
- Balloon ride & visit
castle of Maintenon
- One day in Disney, transfers
and tickets entrance one park included
Day 7 : On your own in Paris
Day 8 : Departure
Private airport transfer
Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :
Hotels **** 11 930 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)
Hotels*** 11 220 EUROS
Extension of this tour under request from NORMANDY to LOIRE is possible
Your private tour package includes for 4 :
- 2 airport transfers R/T
private chauffeured English speaking with assistance
- 3H city tour / assistance
upon arrival , driver guide & transport
- hotel / 2 rooms for 7 nights in Paris central
- full day private tour of
Paris, driver guide English speaking licensed for museums, lunch eiffel tower
and access tickets up to 2nd. Floor,Louvre tickets entrance
- Private bike tour of Paris
(3h) , insurance, helmets, guide and
bikes
- Children cooking class +
walking tour of le Marais for parents, guide, and transport (4h)
- Private tour of Versailles
full day, guide, transport, tickets, horse ride carriage private tour,
- Full day private tour museum
+ lunch cruise + Montmartre walking tour private , all entrance tickets
Day of your choice,
activities as listed
Private escorted tour for families : PROVENCE + CAMARGUE (4 persons *)
Day 1 : Arrival in Paris
- Private airport transfer upon arrival , English speaking driver to transfer you directly to you hotel after a short tour of Paris (2h) Your driver guide will remain at your disposition for an extra hour if you need to go for grocery store for your apartment and will help you.
- 2 bedrooms apartment LUXE**** Spa residence hotel le Prince Regent , These beautiful apartments have 2 bedrooms , one bathroom, but 2 toilets, living room , full kitchen which is very convenient with children if you wish to cook anything , or warm up, there is also diswaher, washing machine , and microwave. The residence has also a spa for the parents if they wish a cure or massages . The residence prince regent is located near Bd. Saint germain des prés , a very lively area of Paris where you can find theaters, movies theaters, restaurants and cafés, plenty of stores.
- Afternoon is on your own to relax
Day 2 : Full day private tour of Paris (8h)
OUR MOST POPULAR CITY TOUR OF PARIS FOR FAMILIES!
Driver guide, English speaking to meet you with transport at your hotel in Paris and let’s start with a general city tour of the city
Stop at Notre dame, for a guided tour, the children will listen to the legends of the cathedral, Casimodo and Esmeralda... Let’s play with the pigeons !
Walking tour to the Island saint Louis with a stop for hot chocolate and ice cream or French Crepes?
Stop for lunch at the Eiffel Tower (Included) and visit the Tower !
Louvre and the tuileries gardens, on the Mission Louvre, our team will have to find the clues of the painting or be on the trail of Mona Lisa
Included full day driver guide English speaking licensed for museums full day + transport by minivan luxe air conditioned, lunch eiffel tower first floor buffet and drinks , and all tickets entrance – Your french snack gouter in the afternoon with the children in a pastry store , hot chocolate and pastries are also included
Day 3 : Full day Paris Private Tour (8h)
Morning, private family bike tour of Paris THE PRIVATE FAMILY BIKE TOUR OF PARIS (3h)
At French adventures, we understand how frustrating big, expensive, foreign cities can be especially for families travelling with kids. That is why we have designed our private family tours to accommodate the needs of families visiting Paris - outside of our public tour times. We'll go at your group's pace, change our tours to fit your itinerary, adapt our route for kids, stop at our favorite French bakery, and make Paris feel a lot more manageable in the process. It is great for families who want to experience Paris together in an intimate setting. We share stories and history about Paris geared towards making it really fun and educational for kids ( we might even add a little quiz in at the end to test the kids ! ). Our tour route is also very easy & safe, as we stick to bike lanes, quaint one-way streets and bike paths along the river.
Lunch break on your own, at your apartment or in Paris
children fun cooking class 3 to 5PM ( on Wednesdays) Learn how to make french crepes and mousse au chocolat !this is also a nice way to meet French kids and why not , speak a little bit of French ? and we will take the parents for a private walking tour in le Marais during that time. Transfers R/T apartment included, driver guide and transport for 4H
Day 4 : Versailles Castle & Park full day
DAY IN VERSAILLES FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN:
9am. Our licensed, English speaking guide, will pick you up in Paris, at your hotel and drive you to Versailles.
10am. we will arrange a private tour of the castle , exclusive guided tour , with your own guide. The tour will be also based on legends & stories of the versailles history for the children, and depending on their ages, we will then arrange a game as well.
11:15am. If you wish you can view the training of the horses at the royal stables of the castle.
Around NOON, we will then stop for a lunch break , and take you to the wonderful Trianon palace for lunch, on the terrace overlooking the park of the castle.
2PM. A private carriage ride, will pick you up with also your guide AT THE RESTAURANT, and will take you to the entrance of the park of the castle (Half hour drive) - You will do a walking tour of the park with your guide, including the trianons, hamlet of the queen, & then finising at the petite venise.
visit of the Potager of the King is fun to do with children, learn on how Louis the XIVth. had his vegetables & fruits grown in the park!
if time permits, rent a bicycle for one hour or fountains shows available to view on week ends only from April to September.
Your private tour includes licensed private driver guide full day, with transport luxe air conditioned, all authorizations for private tour inside the castle of Versailles, trianons, and hamlet. All tickets entrance. Your private horse ride carriage in Versailles for half hour.
Not included to be paid locally : the horse show and your lunch
Day 5 : Paris private tour, Montmartre, lunch cruise
Visit the museum Orsay or Rodin, both museums can be visited with children tours either « Investigation at the Rodin museum « or « Impressionism drawing at Orsay » ( books are included , the tours are fun , on the Rodin ‘s tour the children must find the clue of a letter written by Rodin and discovering the museum that way- On the Drawing at Orsay the children have color pencils and will draw the impressionism inside the museum) – Transfers hotel R/T included
- Lunch cruise on the Seine river (12 :30PM to 2 :30PM) Service Premier, front of the boat
- Afternoon , visit Montmartre, have your portrait done by the artists of Montmartre (souvenir of Paris )!
Your private tour includes a driver guide licensed English speaking full day in Paris , transport, lunch cruise service premier , and all tickets and materials for the tours.
Day 6 : Paris to Provence !
- private transfer from your
hotel in Paris with a chauffeured minivan , departure by high speed train with
assistance in English . TGV to Avignon is 2H45minutes from Paris ! First class.
- Arrive in Avignon, Welcome
to Provence ! you will smell right away the lavender and hear the
cicadas ! !
- Transfert to the city of the POPES, city tour of Avignon and a walking tour as well, the whole center of the city is pedestrian, great for shopping ! You will have the choice to stay in the center of the city, or we can also give you the oppportunity to stay in a traditional Mas of Provence, with pool , and gardens , may be a better choice with children. A rental is also a good option, French adventures will advise you on the best option for your family.
- Day on
your own & dinner will be included.
Day 7 : Provence, Luberon villages
After a nice breakfast on the terrace of your
hotel, your private driver guide will come to pick you up for a full day in
LUBERON
We will stop at the famous village of saint remy, then Roussillon, so
strange the color of the soil is orange ! ! ! Gordes,one of the most beautiful village of France !
We will stop for the Colorado
Aventures near Roussillon, inside the national park of LUBERON , for acrobatic
adventures through the forest ! Ballon ride at sundown from Gordes in the evening over the villages of Provence , you will see the lavendre fields ! dinner included in Gordes with your guide.
Back to your hotel late. No dinner included
Day 9 : One day in Camargue & Back to Paris
Breakfast and departure for the national park
of Camargue, famous for wild horses, and pink flamingos. Each year millions of
pink flamingos come from Africa to spend the summer here .
Horse ride through the
park and on the beach / Or visit the park bulls, and manades, typical farms of
Camargue. You can take a swimm if you wish on hour back, to Avignon and transfer to train departure late afternoon, for Paris
TGV back to Paris and
upon arrival driver to transfer you to your hotel in Paris
Day 10 : Paris Departure
Private airport transfer
Cost for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 18) :
Hotels **** 11 970 EUROS (all taxes included, VAT tax is 19.6% in France, included)
Hotels*** 11 280 EUROS
Extension of this tour under request from Provence to French riviera or Southwest (Bordeaux/Périgord/Dordogne) or Drome / Beaujolais is possible
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